Help Wanted (plus Mercury)

First, the cuteness:
That little cat nose belongs to Mercury- one of my cats. Also known as Murky Murk. He enjoys sleeping on sunny windowsills and appearing in product photography.
This is one of my new series of bracelets. I will be posting this one to my etsy shop in the next day or two. I have been making them with strong elastic beading cord. I love that cord because I just can't be bothered to wear bracelets with clasps! Lazy? Perhaps. I do need to order some sterling bracelet clasps because I imagine that non-lazy-bracelet wearers would prefer that. I will be offering both in my shop soon enough.
This is the Help Wanted part:
Please let me know if you buy stretchy bracelets, or if you only would buy clasped bracelets. I think there is probably a bias against the stretchy because people may think it will break- (I have never had that happen!)
Also, if you do prefer a clasp, are you more inclined to buy if it is sterling? or will silvery-colored be just fine? If you are reading this - then I am talking to YOU. Please help!
Thanks!





Reader Comments (6)
I love the picture. The sunlight is great on the bracelet and the cat nose is a perfect accent.
Now, to your question... definitely NOT strechy for me. Regarding the clasp, I'm fine with either silver or silvery, as long as there is quality involved.
Hope that helps!
Jana
Thanks for the compliment on the photo!
Good to know about the clasp- I have a feeling that a lot of people will feel that way. Having it confirmed motivates me to get a supply order in, for sure.
Thank you so much for taking the time to help!
Melissa
I really dig your stuff, especially the things that feature a couple "chunky beads".
I myself am a lady who digs the clasps as well. Ive worn stretchy bracelets before, and like you have never had any break, but i'm still partial to clasps, maybe its just the feeling of more security. As for color, don't have a preference as long as its sturdy.
Keep up the awesomeness!
I do love the chunky beads. Oh man, you should SEE some of the giant beads I made years ago! golf-ball size! Not so great for a bracelet- but fun for a necklace---and dangerous, no running!
Yummy! :)
Etsy shop looks good. and how cool you sold that pattern to Victoria Secret; those pants are so cute!
XO,
Melba